Paeonia 'Goddess of Mt. E Mei"

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Goddess of Mt. E Mei Tree Peony

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Information by: Cricket Hill Garden Photographer: Cricket Hill Garden

Description

Tree Peony is a woody deciduous shrub native to China. It has exceptionally large flowers bloom in mid spring. The flowersa are 6" to 12" in diameter. It is moderately slow growing that reaches 4-6' in height in a ten year period. Tree Peony requires well-drained loam soil with a ph range of 6.5-7. Plant in part sun to allow flowers to bloom for longer periods (up to 2 weeks). In fall clean up leaves to prevent overwintering of botrytis.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.